— Five states hold primary elections that could determine control of Congress, with key races in Michigan and Missouri.
— In Michigan, Rep. Haley Stevens faces progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed in a Democratic battleground.
— Former Rep. Cori Bush challenges St. Louis-area Rep. Wes
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